Irregular Verbs

Irregular Verb Build: build - built - built

Published July 18, 2025 · 3 views

The irregular verb build does not form its past tense by adding -ed.

Base formSimple pastPast participle
buildbuiltbuilt

How to Use It

  • Present: I build.
  • Past: Yesterday I built.
  • Present perfect: I have built.

Remember

Use the past participle (built) after have, has or had, and in passive sentences. Learn the three forms together: build - built - built.

See also: The Simple Past Tense and The Present Perfect Tense.